tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post7741335399696960515..comments2023-09-18T07:16:38.615-05:00Comments on BLissed-Out Grandma: I Am a Jewel, Gonna Shine on YouNancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-89360690050867057642013-10-02T23:19:15.553-05:002013-10-02T23:19:15.553-05:00What a treat to hear these kids singing my song, &...What a treat to hear these kids singing my song, "I Am a Jewel."Nancy Schimmelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01102285403178949121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-73430039849847287152013-10-02T23:17:47.599-05:002013-10-02T23:17:47.599-05:00What a treat to hear and see these kids singing my...What a treat to hear and see these kids singing my song, "I Am a Jewel." I haven't searched my name for a long time and I'm glad I did tonight. Thanks for posting this. I"m putting it right on facebook.Nancy Schimmelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01102285403178949121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-9187752858567698012013-07-15T18:55:10.583-05:002013-07-15T18:55:10.583-05:00What a great post -- thank you for sharing! You ar...What a great post -- thank you for sharing! You are right about the words to that first song -- I'm not sure all children know they shine. Our granddaughter starts band next year and I can't wait for the concerts!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765055414561998856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-7820705238778570722013-07-15T18:38:17.827-05:002013-07-15T18:38:17.827-05:00Even though I had music in choir at church, I alwa...Even though I had music in choir at church, I always loved singing in music class at school. It's hard for teachers to do everything, but music is such an important contribution to education and life skills. A musical education used to be one of the three skills computer employers looked for (computer science, language or music).Granny-Guruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11839672013793941394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-54461907002070807682013-07-15T15:08:19.375-05:002013-07-15T15:08:19.375-05:00Wonderful and inspiring post! :) Wonderful and inspiring post! :) Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com https://www.blogger.com/profile/11413815687204893512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-54036585894959623482013-05-29T15:28:40.921-05:002013-05-29T15:28:40.921-05:00Yes, indeed look how valuable music is. We don'...Yes, indeed look how valuable music is. We don't even understand its healing property never mind its ability to inspire so many emotions. Augie looked so confident and cool.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-50130193847070490062013-05-28T07:54:33.132-05:002013-05-28T07:54:33.132-05:00How wonderful! And what those messages give to the...How wonderful! And what those messages give to the children who need them most! I think I recognize Augie on the end, with his lovely smile, looking right at you in the first song, especially!<br /><br />I'm a big believer in the power of music!Leah Rubinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13748324754530747231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-91247978250731195382013-05-26T19:25:42.629-05:002013-05-26T19:25:42.629-05:00This was just great. Thanks for sharing. This was just great. Thanks for sharing. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-76650965493846496662013-05-26T11:08:08.965-05:002013-05-26T11:08:08.965-05:00I heartily agree with everything you say! Like Dja...I heartily agree with everything you say! Like Djan, I learned songs in high school choir and glee club that I still remember word-for-word, and some of them I've never heard since! Music in schools pays benefits far into the future and according to experts, increases the brain's potential for learning. (I love how Augie stands so casually with hand in pocket.)Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-3298902210167774752013-05-26T09:17:02.224-05:002013-05-26T09:17:02.224-05:00Boy, you do sound like a blissed-out grandma today...Boy, you do sound like a blissed-out grandma today! I love music in school and you reminded me of being in the glee club long ago. I learned some songs I've never forgotten. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-7742979463716344202013-05-26T07:53:31.603-05:002013-05-26T07:53:31.603-05:00As one who benefited tremendously from music (and ...As one who benefited tremendously from music (and arts/drama) in schools, I cannot support this enough. But what I think the real message is, is that Augie clearly felt accomplished and valued and this song reinforced this -- and nothing ia important than that. I'm glad he has found that special niche in his early ed -- starting early makes a huge difference.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-15116292366210482162013-05-26T07:01:59.495-05:002013-05-26T07:01:59.495-05:00You put a smile on my face. I'm going to my gr...You put a smile on my face. I'm going to my granddaughter's choir concert this Tuesday and this really gives me something to anticipate. Darling children! xo JennyJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10275357518618379481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-5942546700946118722013-05-25T21:03:16.685-05:002013-05-25T21:03:16.685-05:00What a beautifully affirming message on the power ...What a beautifully affirming message on the power of music. Those lyrics would make the heart of any child, of any age, sing. So good to know this is happening in at least one school. Music can change the world, and probably has...:) Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002258242339978362.post-47484238708078234922013-05-25T20:58:51.705-05:002013-05-25T20:58:51.705-05:00Your post reminds me that far too many people let ...Your post reminds me that far too many people let machines sing for them instead of singing for themselves, and I think this is rather sad. My uncles used to bring out their guitars at parties and sing a variety of songs and all the adults knew the words and sang along. stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.com